Finding the Third Proportional to 76,964 and 168,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,964 and 168,148 is: 367,363.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,964 : 168,148 = 168,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,964/168,148 = 168,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,964x = 168,148 × 168,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,964x = 28,273,749,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,273,749,904/76,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,363.31
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